Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Compare and Contrast 2. Cause and Effect 3. Sequence 4. Problem and Solution 5. Description.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What key words are often used in Compare and Contrast texts?

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Key words include: SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, BOTH, COMMON, SHARE, UNLIKE.

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What is Cause and Effect?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What key words are often used in Cause and Effect texts?

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Key words include: BECAUSE, AS A RESULT, THEREFORE, DUE TO.

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What is Sequence in text structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What key words are often used in Sequence texts?

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Key words include: FIRST, NEXT, THEN, AFTER, FINALLY.

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What is Problem and Solution?

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Problem and solution is a text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What key words are often used in Problem and Solution texts?

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Key words include: PROBLEM, SOLUTION, CHALLENGE, ANSWER.

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